Counselling for neurodivergent adults & parents/carers of neurodivergent children
A space where you do not have to explain yourself
Many neurodivergent people come to counselling carrying years of feeling different, misunderstood, or as though they have somehow failed to fit into a world not designed with them in mind.
You may be navigating burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationships, identity, grief or trauma - or the impact of spending years masking who you are. Perhaps previous support felt unhelpful because it focused on changing you rather than understanding you.
I offer warm, collaborative and neurodivergence-affirming counselling that respects your experiences. Rather than viewing autism, ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence as problems to be fixed, we can explore what you’ve experienced, make sense of what’s happening now, and find ways forward that feel more sustainable and true to you.
Support for Parents and Carers
Parenting and caring for a neurodivergent child or young person can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be exhausting, isolating and emotionally demanding.
Many parents find themselves carrying the weight of advocacy, navigating complex systems, managing uncertainty, and supporting others whilst having little space for their own needs.
You do not have to carry that burden alone.
Counselling can provide a place to process difficult emotions, explore the impact of ongoing stress, rebuild resilience, and feel heard and supported without judgement. Whether you are facing challenges around education, relationships, diagnosis, family life, transitions, or simply the demands of caring, I offer a space where your experiences are understood and valued.
What I can help you with
Neurodivergent identity and self-understanding
Autism and ADHD
Masking and autistic/ADHD burnout
Anxiety and overwhelm
Trauma and adverse life experiences
Navigating diagnosis and self-identification
Workplace challenges
Relationships and communication
Parenting and caregiving stress
Supporting neurodivergent children and young people
Life transitions and change
Confidence, self-esteem and self-acceptance
How I work
I recognise that many neurodivergent clients have had experiences of feeling judged, pathologised or misunderstood. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship that is respectful, collaborative and adapted to your needs.
That might mean:
Working at your pace
Being flexible in how sessions are structured
Welcoming different communication styles
Reducing unnecessary assumptions and expectations
Creating a space where authenticity is valued above masking
My goal is not to help you become someone different. It is to help you understand yourself more deeply, access your strengths, and navigate life's challenges in a way that honours who you are.
Many of the people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood, not only by others, but sometimes by therapy itself. My aim is to provide a space where your experiences make sense, your differences are respected, and you no longer have to work so hard to be understood.
How to get started
The next step is to book a free call for you to meet me online to talk about what therapy would be like and what you would like to achieve in therapy.
This is an informal call, you can ask me any questions that you have and share how you would find it best to work. The goal is for therapy sessions to work in the way that is best for you.